The journalist who took those pictures was probably expecting a very boring an non-remunerative day. I bet they made bank given what happened. I hope so, because that was some serious professionalism not to shit their pants and run.

This is what I was thinking: "I'm here. Even if I get hit and injured, or killed, I'm a journalist. I have to do my work. I could run away without making any photos. ... But I wouldn't have a proper answer if people later ask me: 'Why didn't you take pictures?'"

For future reference, "Because I didn't want to get shot and killed," is a fine and proper answer.

I suspect the journalist was pretty safe in that the shooter appeared to want it made very clear that what happened was an assassination and sacrifice and not a generic terrorist attack or spree killing. Journalist couldn't know that at the time, possibly.

Still unclear even as to the status of shooter (cop or fired), who was behind him, what their motivations are.
May remain so. Fair to remain skeptical toward almost all reporting.

Vladimir Putin was informed of the assassination while on his way to watch a play written by Alexander Griboyedov, Nicholas I's ambassador to Persia, who was killed in 1829 when a mob stormed the Russian embassy in Tehran.

20: I knew a chap once who'd been the bodyguard for the mayor of Medellin. It was regarded as a good gig to have because at least you didn't have to do jungle patrols. I guess he was good at his job because the mayor was still alive when he demobbed.